Conservative Politics

Americans are living in extremely taxing times. The post-911 world is replete with dangers foreign and domestic: if Americans aren't worried about another terrorist attack in a major city, they have to then contend with the fact that job security isn't stable anymore either. With 9/11 providing the context of the first part of the 21st century, Americans now find themselves with leaders that are forced to interpret that horror into an ongoing policy that will shape the future.

To that end, George W. Bush has risen to prominence as an effective wartime president that has displayed no problem utilizing the power at his disposal. Bush epitomizes a strong American ideal: Strength. He knows that if the United States were to show any sort of weakness whatsoever, the enemies of democracy would rush in like water from a broken dam to assert their own authority.

With strength comes decisiveness. The administration's fuel in the decisions it makes, whether they be foreign or domestic, is based in religious conviction. Controversies over the War in Iraq, Supreme Court Nominees, Stem Cell Research, and other dilemmas are to be expected because Bush feels decisive action based on belief is better than the muck of relativism and compromise. 9/11 was a hit to confidence and the President was smart enough to know people need direction in the face of such abject indecision.

Faith is an anchor that can center people's minds on what's right rather than what might be popular. Bush has argued that he makes many policy decisions based on his gut, and it's this attitude that millions have responded to. We don't want a tactician anymore; we want the ideal of wisdom. The flip-flop label leveled against John Kerry during the 2004 presidential campaign was a fair blow seeing as how it came from a man that never seems to doubt himself. It may indeed be the very reason Bush won the country over to his overall world-view.

So we now come to the media's role in this climate. There are virulent voices on both sides of the fence and it seems that their numbers are even. The last few years have brought out many leading voices willing to fight for the GOP's cause. Ann Coulter, Bill O'Reilly, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh are just a few of the most notable public figures that Americans see daily on news shows or hear during their morning commutes.

During the 2004 presidential elections, the nation saw the full fury of how divided everything really is. These were bitter battles with no clear winner. While Bush won the country, the questions raised over his policies remain, and the opposition to his displays of strength will inevitably build to another battle royale in 2008.

For now, Bush will continue strengthening American visibility in the world. The audio books collected here serve as a great education on what Bush is trying to do, where it will lead and why it is felt to be necessary. We live in turbulent times indeed. Like it or not, the conservatives in office currently are the only element that is trying to cut through it all with a force of will rarely seen.

To get a good gauge on the landscape of Conservative Audio Resources, we suggest trying the following audio books out. You may first wish to start with "Bush Country" by John Podhoretz, which tracks George W. Bush's early presidency to his ascendancy as a strong leader in the face of the 9/11 attacks. In this audio portrait you will see how the president has altered the country's focus, managed two wars and become one of the most powerful presidents in American History.

After you've been given a good primer on how Bush has shaped the country in the last 4 years, you may want to hear some opinions on basic social issues. "The Death of Right and Wrong" by Tammy Bruce is a massive critique of leftist doctrine and a call for a return to basic morals and values. It is Bruce's conviction that the Left may be winning the culture war, and with this audio book she reveals what liberals are doing, how they are going about it and why it is of utmost importance that they are defeated in their goals.

For more on the conservative call for decency, check out "So Help Me God" by Chief Justice Roy Moore. In this audio book, Moore pushes forward the ideal that the state must recognize moral principles and that it shouldn't be illegal to do so. Moore has become nationally famous for refusing to remove a public monument of the Ten Commandments, and feels the forced removal is a violation of the law. Here he will show you why he believes government officials have every right to acknowledge God and why this does not contradict the separation of church and state.

Finally we recommend two audio books by leading conservative voices: Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter. Bill O'Reilly has become a celebrity for his biting political commentary on the fox news channel. With his audio book "The O'Reilly Factor", Bill puts his fingers on the pulse of the nation. He tackles politicians, class systems celebrities, money and much more without holding back a thing. Then there's Ann Coulter's "How to Talk to a Liberal (If you Must)", a collection of essays from a woman who's not afraid to address exactly what’s on her mind. Here you will find up to the date comments on The Democratic Party, John Kerry, and Islamic Terrorism. Coulter has appeared on the cover of time and is a fixture all over the country due in large part to her acid tongue, and lightning-quick wit.

LearnOutLoud.com is dedicated to educating anyone interested on the current political climate of the United States. If you want to go beyond the newspapers into sustained analysis of the issues, look no further. What's more, If you are looking for like minds that are aren't to tell it like it is, or are simply interested in the viewpoints that are currently shaping U.S. policy, the conservative politics section will be of great use to you. There is no need to go anywhere else, all of the major, up-to-the second titles are here and ready for your perusal. Enjoy!